Reflection #4

10 Rules to Promote Digital Citizenship:

1.      Do not use Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc or other non-school related sites unless specified and “okayed” by the teacher. (Standard A: Advocate and practice responsible use of information.)

2.      Never use someone else’s work and claim it to be your own, even by accident. (Standard A: Advocate and practice legal and ethical behavior, Standard B: Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.)

3.      Always list every website that you used for any information. (Standard B: Locate, organize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media, Standard C: Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning)

4.      Use only reliable and approved websites to ensure you are using accurate and up-to-date information. (Standard C: Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions, Standard C: Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.)

5.      Never give your password to anyone else, even friends. (Standard A: Advocate and practice legal and ethical behavior.)

6.      If someone does give you their password or forgets to log out, do not ever log in as someone else or use someone else’s account. (Standard D: Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship, Standard A: Advocate and practice legal and responsible use of information and technology.)

7.      Do not download anything unless specifically instructed to do so by the teacher in case of viruses or other harmful effects. (Standard B: Select and use applications effectively and productively, Standard A: Advocate and practice safe and responsible use of information and technology.)

8.      Do not eat or drink at the computer- spills happen when you least expect it! (Standard A: Advocate and practice responsible use of technology.)

9.      Be respectful of the computer and any accessories accompanying it-you might not be the only person using it! (Standard A: Advocate and practice safe and responsible use of technology.)

10.  If you are unsure of anything, for example, how to work a certain program, ask the teacher! (Standard B: Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity, Standard C: Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.)